I am a scientist and educator with a passion for sustainability in all its forms, in leadership roles in academia and banking with a focus on transformative activities and impactful research, and have authored the first Bulgarian university textbooks on climate change and circular economy.

Vilyana Ruseva is an associate professor at Burgas Free University. She is a specialist in Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship. Vilyana Ruseva has extensive professional experience in both the banking and tourism industries.

I’m Denimir and I’m highly experienced in the field of sustainability, climate change, circular economy, waste management. Currently I’m the CEO of Zero Wave – a company which mission is to transform agricultural waste into future of food products.

WG leader and a Management Committee member for several COST – financed with EU 8th FP Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe programme actions. Member of European Innovation Council, and a national contact point for the Mission Ocean and Waters. Mentor and promoter for hackathons

I have a background in physics. After working in academic research, I shifted into entrepreneurship and later into a technology corporation. For the last 4 years, I’ve been running my company Bright3r, my 3rd startup venture, where I focus exclusively on supporting sustainable companies.

As Software Development Manager, I drive team excellence and innovation. Previously, I spearheaded operations at an academy, crafting strategies and enhancing talent. My leadership roles in technical and operational capacities showcase my ability to foster growth and deliver results.

I am an innovation expert with more than 25 years of experience in business support. Expert on IPR, EU finance and deeptech startups as manager of the Science Park of Alicante.

Deputy CFO at the Burgas refinery, specialized and researched the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy, decarbonization, digitalization to enhance the well-being of business and society.

I’m a postdoc researcher and entrepreneur in smart water management, With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, I focus on sensor optimization and circular economy principles. I’m passionate about holistic, multiparameter solutions and fostering diverse community engagement for a sustainable planet.